Vacancy for Company Secretary

Introduction
Great Britain Hockey Limited (GBHL) is a company limited by guarantee, owned equally by the hockey associations of England, Scotland and Wales. GBHL is responsible for the development and administration of hockey in Great Britain related to the summer Olympic Games and the preparation, selection and performance of the men's and women's Great Britain hockey squads and their participation in the summer Olympic Games and other relevant tournaments.

In view of the unique Olympic Games qualification process which applies to England, Scotland and Wales, as set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and agreed by the Federation of International Hockey (FIH) and the British Olympic Association (BOA), for Great Britain hockey teams to participate in the Olympic Games, England, Scotland, Wales and GBHL have agreed to sign the Great Britain Olympic Hockey Business and Performance Framework Agreement in order to regulate and establish a process for attempting to achieve the ultimate performance goal for hockey in Great Britain, Olympic Games success.

Much of GBHL’s work is delegated to the nominated country.  The Agreement sets out clear processes for GBHL to follow in the appointment of the nominated country every four years and also contains provisions relating to the future role and constitution of GBHL, part of which is to review and monitor annually the business and performance obligations of the nominated country and also the performance of the other member associations in the context of their obligations within the Agreement. It will also undertake a major review after each Olympic Games.

GBHL has statutory responsibilities.

It is likely that the GBHL Board will meet two or three times a year until the fourth year of the Olympic cycle when it is likely to meet more frequently.

GBHL wishes to appoint a Company Secretary.
 
Responsibility of the Company Secretary

• Secretary to GBHL Board:
  • organising meetings
  • coordinating circulation of board papers
  • preparation of agenda with President
  • taking and circulating minutes
• Administer, budget and account for the day to day financial affairs of GBHL
• Manage and maintain the legal and statutory requirements of GBHL including preparation of annual Financial Statements
• Liaise with GBHL’s professional advisors, shareholders and stakeholders
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Directors of GBHL
• Become custodian of GBHL’s papers and records
• In conjunction with the Nominated Country handle any routine enquiries on behalf of GBHL

Key skills and qualities required

• Financial and company secretary experience
• Access to administrative and secretarial support
• Maturity, diplomacy, tact and ability to build relationships
• A desire to be involved in supporting GBHL’s goal of achieving Olympic success
• Knowledge of hockey at an elite level would be useful but not essential
• Not be a member of the management board, a trustee, President (or equivalent) or an employee of any member association following appointment

Reporting to:
President GBHL

Time Commitment
2 to 3 days per month

Fees
The position is an honorary position.

It is however envisaged that a contract for services to include appropriate administration support and possibly a suitable business address for GBHL, independent of the Nominated Country, will be agreed. It is envisaged that costs of this service will not be greater than £12000 per annum.

GBHL sees no conflict of interest in the Company Secretary or his organisation providing this service.

Applications
To be received by 30th June 2007 by email to Deb.Smith@englandhockey.org addressed for the attention of Bryn Williams, Independent Director GBHL.

Please include a CV and a covering note explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

Two suitable referees should be provided but will only be contacted by GBHL if the candidate is short listed for interview

Interviews are planned to take place in early July